French Bulldog Puppy Robbery Suspects Arrested, Police Say

REDONDO BEACH, CA — A French Bulldog puppy stolen from its owner was returned home unharmed Friday, Redondo Beach Police announced.

Andres Renderos, 23, and Rachael Sandoval, 20, were arrested Friday on suspicion of robbery, Redondo Police Sgt. Mark Valdivia said.

The eight-week-old male French Bulldog, Cash, was reported stolen about 9:49 a.m. in the 1700 block of South Pacific Coast Highway, Valdivia said.

"Initial information provided to the 911 dispatchers was that the suspect fled in a black Mercedes-Benz, 4-door sedan, black in color occupied by a male and female," police said.

People saw the suspects heading northbound on Pacific Coast Highway. Police then located a vehicle matching the description provided to officers.

Officers detained and arrested the people in the car, who were identified as suspects by the victim and a witness, police said.

"Cash was reunited with her owner who is recovering from minor injuries sustained as a result of the robbery," Valdivia said.

The incident follows several recent reported dog robberies, including Lady Gaga's two French Bulldogs in Hollywood that were taken during an armed robbery that left her dog walker shot and injured, a recent armed puppy robbery in Venice Beach and an ongoing search for a missing French Bulldog named Melo who has been seen along the Venice Beach boardwalk but still hasn't been returned to its owner.

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